Hundreds March in Florida, Baltimore Amid Rising Antisemitism, Boulder Attack

Over 500 people gathered in Aventura, Florida, for the Walk Against Antisemitism to raise awareness about the 58 Israeli hostages still held in Gaza and to protest the rising tide of antisemitic violence in the U.S. The event was organized by Loving Moms and Run for Their Lives, following a similar violent attack at a sister rally in Boulder, Colorado, where a man armed with a homemade flamethrower injured multiple attendees. Participants, including community leaders and survivors, emphasized the urgent need for education and police protection amid growing antisemitism, as law enforcement provided heightened security at the march. The marches, part of a national and global movement, reflect the ongoing trauma from the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel and the continued conflict, which has led to thousands of deaths and hostages. Similar demonstrations took place in Baltimore, where hundreds showed solidarity and called for an end to intimidation and violence against Jewish communities. Organizers and attendees expressed concern over the burden of security on Jewish communities and the importance of standing united against hate and fear.